Symptoms of Mycobacterium Avium Complex
What Is Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)?
Lung Problems
Extreme Fatigue
Stomach Problems and Weight Loss
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Flu-like Symptoms
Night Sweats
Anemia
Skin Problems
How Are MAC Infections Diagnosed?
What Are the Treatments for MAC Infections?
Can You Avoid MAC Infections?
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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): “NIH GARD Information: Mycobacterium Avium Complex infections,” “Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.”
Frontiers in Immunology: “The New Frontier of Host-Directed Therapies for Mycobacterium avium complex.”
Cleveland Clinic: “MAC Lung Disease,” “Anemia of Chronic Disease.”
American Lung Association: “MAC Lung Disease.”
UT Health: “Frequently Asked Questions: About “Mycobacterium avium intracellulare complex (MAC).”
Cureus: “Disseminated Mycobacterium avium Intracellulare Infection With Concurrent Small Bowel Obstruction: Case, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Considerations.”
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports: “The chicken and the egg dilemma: A case of disseminated MAC with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”
Clinical and Vaccine Immunology: “Mycobacterium avium Complex Cervical Lymphadenitis in and Immunocompetent Adult.”
Mayo Clinic: “For Vast Majority, Night Sweats Don’t Represent Medical Concern.”
American Family Physician: “Diagnosing Night Sweats.”